‘Digital Ocean’ Launched

INCOIS has launched the first of its kind digital platform for ocean data management – Digital Ocean.

The Minister of Earth Sciences, Science and TEchnology has launched the first of its kind digital platform for ocean data management called the Digital Ocean.
The platform is developed by INCOIS (Indian National Centre for Oceanic Information Services).
It is a one-stop solution for all data related needs.
A wide range of users can access the data. They include research institutions, strategic users, operational agencies, maritime industry, academic community and general public.
According to INCOIS, Digital Ocean will bring a change in how oceanographic data is used for understanding oceans.
The platform will help in sustainable management of oceans and expanding Blue Economy Initiatives.
Digital Ocean has a set of applications that present heterogeneous oceanographic data with geospatial technology.
Some of the applications are
interactive web-based environment for data integration
3D and 4D data visualisations
Assesses the evolution of oceanographic features obtained from multiple sources like on site monitoring devices, remote sensing and model data.

INCOIS has been the premier organisation for providing ocean information and advisory services to various stakeholders in the country.
The advisory services are:
- potential Fishing Zone (PFZ) advisories
- Ocean State Forecast (OSF)
- high wave alerts, tsunami early warnings
- storm surge
- oil-spill advisories
INCOIS is also serving as the National Argo Data Centre and Regional Argo Data Centre of the International Argo Programme.